Infinite: Prime is a very enjoyable game, but falls short by only providing four levels. I was just starting to really have a good time when the game came to an end.

Yumby Smash is yet another reminder that breaking something down can be just as fun as building it up. It's cathartic.

The game's physical mechanics are so well-executed that I enabled the push notifications with some anticipation mixed with my disappointment in the current product.

Overall, there is fun to be had here, however. Objectives exist in the capture of rockets, but most matches seem to exist merely to kill each other, whereby it offers many an option to the player.

It's a shame that Ronin takes a bit of time to hit its stride because it runs the risk of scaring off impatient players. However, anyone who sticks with it for a level or two will undoubtedly find plenty of enjoyment. So long as they never put more than one finger on the screen, anyway.

This game is truly fascinating to me: it does so much in its minimalism, comfortable to let the player learn and figure out what it offers. It's a triumph of game design. Play this.

Don't let the gorgeously stunning art style fool you either, because it actually manages to play EVEN BETTER than it looks.

The short of it is that Spaceteam is an absolutely stupid amount of absolutely stupid fun for any small group of iOS users. Whether they idolize Gene Roddenberry or love satirizing Captain Kirk.

The repetition will be a killer for some people, but there's plenty of entertainment to be had here too. For fans of the art style or those that just want a frantic game, this is worth the download.

Badly Drawn Movies is a very simple and fun movie guessing game. It has a humorous vibe to it and is dead simple to play. Any movie fanatic will enjoy it and it has enough movies so that most people will be able to guess many of them.

There are four different skaters, each of which is an animal. All of the racers look really weird. They are not drawn badly by any means, but the clothing and look of all the skaters is strange. For instance the rabbit is wearing pink-rimmed star glass and looks like it's sewn down the middle, and the octopus is wearing a boat anchor necklace.

Last Knight is a fantastic looking game, and could potentially be a bunch of fun if it weren't so unmercifully frustrating. It definitely doesn't need more options, but the ones that are already present need some serious tightening before I'd consider this game to be anything more than a showpiece.

I do recommend it despite having not really been a huge fan of it. If these kinds of brain-teasers, if the thought of unwrapping a tricky puzzle sounds delightful, then go for it! But if not, then I suggest moving on. It's a fine game, but one that never got its hooks in me.

It's a shame, because the 2D gameplay does provide a nice counterpart to the complexity that Grand Theft Auto introduced, the visual style is still rather unique and surprisingly colorful. At times, the appeal of the game shines through. But when the package still feels this rough, why settle for anything less than the real thing?

While the package is technically sound, the inherent limitations of touchscreen gaming unfortunately just hold Metal Slug 1 back. Only dedicated fans in need of a fix, or those extremely curious, should dig in and check it out.

Overall, Pixel Defenders Puzzle is a good mash-up of a match 3, strategy, and combat game. It's not what a causal gamer looking to kill a few minutes will want, but for a more dedicated person, it could be exactly what they are looking for.

Setting aside the spotty voice work and choppy animations, The Journey Down: Chapter One is still an adventure worth taking. It doesn't trump work from Telltale or Lucasarts, but with a little more refinement it could sit comfortably at the table with them.

It's full of wonderful illustrations, delightfully twisted humor, and just enough nuance to set itself apart from other similar titles. It's totally my new favorite.

Mutant Fridge Mayhem – Gumball oozes fun. From the well-polished artwork and enjoyable music to the addicting gameplay and exciting power-ups, it's an instant classic and highly recommendable.

Its thirty levels have quite a bit to offer, however, providing that little tinge of success that comes with a daunting challenge.

It's an intriguing game and quite artistic in its appearance, but one that I suspect will only ever be a trifling distraction rather than anything to play for any great length of time.

The Great Jitters: Panic Ride doesn't quite have the 'just one more go' factor that other Endless Runners offer, but it is quite enjoyable. Unlike other titles in the genre, it gets right into the action so there's no slightly dull start to contend with, instead things speed up instantly.

Ravensword: Shadowlands is a must-have for fans of open-world RPGs who want this kind of major experience that they can take with them on their phone, and then sit back and enjoy while on the couch with their iPad.

The Portal of Power is the best justification for this game. For those looking for a new reason to use their Skylanders figure collection, or wanting to get into it, then buy the Portal of Power and go crazy. Otherwise, stay away: as a purely-virtual experience, it's somewhat lacking.

A solid side scrolling shooter. It looks great and has enough content to justify buying it. It's not the first or only game in this genre, but it is one of the better ones.

While the new boss is the same as the old boss with Anomaly Korea, that's not a bad thing, because this game still is boss.

The big kid in me has been having a lot of fun with Playmobil Pirates. The adult in me (what little there is) has also been enjoying himself despite a few minor problems. We have a consensus!

Ma3e is like very strong alcohol. It takes an idea and distills it down to such a pure, undiluted form that it is almost too much, it's off-putting.

I'd have expected to be more interested in the faster-paced riding elements found in Horseworld 3D, but in all honesty it's the methodical horse maintenance that holds the most entertainment value.

There's plenty of zombies to kill, the 3D graphics are impressive and the Game Center achievements and leaderboards help keep the game competitive.

Get past that, however, and Majesty: The Northern Expansion shines, especially for strategy gaming fans. It's a satisfyingly enjoyable ride, providing players have the patience to learn its ways.

I'm finding Fluxx to be somewhat of a tricky recommendation. Not because it's bad, but because it doesn't really capture the manic nature of the original game.

While it is surrounded by a decent package, the real reason to play MangoHero is for its neat "combination" style of tower defense gameplay. It may not be the future of the genre but it is a tiny welcome breath of fresh air.

While it could use more content like a multiplayer mode and additional elements to make it less repetitive, Scribble Hero isn't a bad game considering its low $0.99 price tag and decent replay value. It's definitely targeted more toward children and casual gamers, but serious gamers may also find this title enjoyable if they can get past a few disappointments.

It also does seem particularly well-suited for children learning letters, or having just started attempting to read, write, and spell.

This is definitely the game for hard-core and devoted Wheel of Fortune fans. It has a lot of extra features that will probably be more than the average person would want, like themes for different eras of the show. However, the pass and play option is a really nice touch and Wheel of Fortune is the perfect game for playing with friends on a single device.

Whether gamers are big fans of the series or trivia buffs, it's a hilarious freemium game packed with enough content to satisfy most players, just don't expect it to be as great or as long as previous versions.

Middle Manager of Justice is a shallow affair. One that shouldn't be as much fun as it actually is. Fortunately, it is fun and very addictive. After a time, players might find themselves repeating their actions but, ultimately, they won't care.

It's certainly got potential, but in its current state it feels like a broken mess. I suppose time will tell if it can eventually live up to all the accolades.

There's precious little out there that's quite like The Grading Game. Being able to educate people about important subjects and life skills, such as the ability to string a sentence together, is a worthy thing in itself. The fact it's hugely entertaining makes it all the better.

BlastPoints is well worth checking out for fans of space shooters. It looks great, can be played quickly, and has plenty of barrel rolls to boot.

Wrath of Cheese is a castle defense game that mixes things up a bit to great effect, for the most part. It could use a little bit more balancing in places but it's still a quality time waster. One with a rather impressive soundtrack, no less.

Monsters, Inc. Run is a fun ride at an inexpensive price. Offering more structure and purpose than many other Endless or Auto Runners, there's plenty of reason to keep coming back for more. I had a blast with it.

Win or lose, Respawnables is still an incredibly fun and addicting shooter. It's a bit unbalanced no matter which mode players decide to mess around with but none of that hampers that all-important character progression.

Probably the best snowboarding/skiing game that I've played on iOS. While I'd like to see a little better control schema, the one-finger controls work well and certainly get the job done. For $1.99, this is a quality game that has a lot to be enjoyed.

What Skee-Ball 2 proves is that there are some gameplay mechanics that are timeless. This game is just as incredibly fun in 2012 as it was in 2009. Welcome back, Skee-Ball. It's been too long.

It is obviously drawing in new players to this fun core concept. But with this relaunch, it would have been great to see new avenues explored, because the concept is one that deserves to be expanded.

It'll make many a puzzle fan scratch their head a few times throughout the game, which is all anyone can really ask of a quality puzzle game. With such a classy and well polished interface, Allods Adventure is all the more appealing.

Ultimately, the game seems much less about showing off the vast lexicon acquired through years of word usage, and more about being quick and agile with not only the fingers, but in how the mind can construct smaller, more efficient words.

The Woods does a good job of generating a significantly creepy atmosphere, but it has trouble sustaining it mostly thanks to repetitious gameplay. It can still be entertaining in small doses, but multiple back-to-back attempts and failures really kill the mood.

There's fun to be had from Super Word Scramble but it's unrefined and flawed. It's more forgivable at $0.99, but still means it's more of a 'if nothing else stands out' kind of purchase.

The foundations of a fun game, regardless of your interest in reality TV shows, is there, which should prove sufficient for players for a while.

It certainly offers a nice difficulty curve in its strategic depth, but I kept hoping for something a bit more: a bit more of a pull as for why I should care about these little block heroes' lives.

Santa Rockstar is definitely worth adding to the Christmas wish list-especially if gamers have always wanted to see Santa pierced, tattooed and ready to rock. Kick back with song eggnog and get ready to party all night long with Santa and his hardcore reindeer band.

There's nothing fundamentally wrong with Rum Run's simulated sea trade but its execution is just too dull. It sinks it.

Galactic Phantasy Prelude is still a pretty fun game, and it's a major improvement over Galaxy Pirate Adventure in just about every way imaginable, it can just be a bit of a chore to complete certain tasks. And not thanks to the difficulty but some rather questionable design choices.

Towel Tim is not the best of its kind in any regard, but it is just enjoyable enough that it should have a niche audience who could find Tim to be quite endearing.

Motorblast has some nice looking graphics that take players through wild jungle tracks. They graphics look good on all devices but they have been especially optimized for any Retina Display devices. I think this is definitely a decent racing game that will appeal to many and it has just the right amount of racing action at an affordable price.

Dragons vs. Unicorns is a unique experience. It has strategy and arcade components that make playing it fun and interesting. The overall experience is really neat and it's free, so be sure to check it out.

It's quite fun to play, if a little easy. However, there's the sense that The Adorables is just a demo, requiring money to see its true potential.

At its core, Man in a Maze is a family friendly puzzler that's well designed with smooth controls, humorous graphics and varied gameplay. Aside from adding iCade support, there wasn't anything that I didn't like about it. Whether players have a twisted sense of humor, love mazes or can't get enough game shows packed into their day, it's definitely a keeper and highly recommendable.

Nitro Chimpsis not perfect, but for a game about high-flying stunt chimps, it does the job. Ride on, radical simian. Ride on.

As one might have expected, Rockstar has gone out of their way to deliver the pristine Grand Theft Auto: Vice City experience on iOS. Not only has the classic aged immensely well, but it still manages to deliver a quality of play that is unmatched a decade later. $4.99 seems like a penance to pay to get a portable hit of open-world perfection. Don't think twice, just click download.

KnightScape might not win over fans of truly "hardcore" runners and fighters, but anyone looking for a less intense good time should enjoy themselves. Especially if they love both those things. I know I do.

Those after a challenging word game will greatly appreciate Spellwood. It doesn't hand victory over to the player by any means, especially in the early stages when there is limited equipment, but it's all the better for it.

StarTrail doesn't want to take players on some epic quest to save the world. It just wants to make them better StarTrail players.

As a precursor to games such as the Mass Effect or Dragon Age series, it's an immensely important game and one that's aged well.

SketchPhrase is a tough game to pin down simply because so much of it is dependent on the randomness of player selection and participation. When it goes well it can be incredibly goofy and fun. When it doesn't, it can be fairly boring.

The idea behind Critical Missions: SWAT is certainly solid, and a number of the features work quite well, but two of the most basic concepts (controls and maps) feel like a complete mess. With a little more work it could be an incredibly entertaining game, but at the moment it's far more frustrating than fun.

Those looking for a great asynchronous multiplayer experience will love Ghost Racer. It's a retro-style 2D racer with surprisingly realistic physics, and modern functionality.

At times, Hollywood Monsters might feel a little too zany for its own good. It lacks the polish of something like Broken Sword, but what it does offer is a traditional adventure game, warts and all.

Though the quality of the visuals cannot be questioned, the feeling of actually competing against someone else is missing. This is a fun world to play around in, but at the end of the day it isn't going to provide the adrenaline hit that racing fans so desperately need.

It's incredibly difficult not to have a good time with Bunny Cannon. It's a familiar concept, sure, but it freshens it up quite a bit with some new ideas and mechanics. More importantly, no matter how anyone sees it it's simply loads of fun to play.

If someone were to go into a playthrough of Pong World with the intention of spending no money, they could, in theory at least, play forever. Granted, it would be the same level and modes ad nauseam, but free is free. However, those looking for variety and diversity in their games should look elsewhere. At its core, this is pretty much a reconfigured Atari 2600 experience, masquerading as something new.

The graphics really pop, and the gameplay is quite addicting. Players will definitely get plenty of bang for their buck in this highly recommendable title.

Matchblocks is where I like to see puzzle games heading: it's a very different execution, and it works extremely well. Don't let the word "Match" in the title be off-putting, this is not a match–3 game and it stands on its own as a fun original concept.

A rather solid dual-stick shooter.

I wasn't expecting Into the Dead to be an endless runner, and I certainly wasn't expecting to have as much fun with it as I have, but it is and I did. I'd recommend it as an automatic buy regardless, but the fact that it's free makes it a (I'm sorry but I have to) no-brainer.

Definitely worthy of the title of a real flight simulator for iOS. It has been well adapted for the mobile platform and the whole gaming experience feels very natural.

Don't think twice about the rather hefty $4.99 price tag, because frankly, it is more than justified for any enthusiast. Think of all the quarters it will be saving!

The multiplayer is the real star here: there's a whole bevy of modes to check out with players form around the world.

Magimon is a decent, inoffensive (ignoring the horrendous sound effect and music, anyway) freemium game, but that's all it is.

Sure, it may look pretty on the surface, but the luscious sheen of brilliant visuals will appear far more tarnished once the constant reminders to shell out cash kick in. Don't let this beast slay your wallet.

The crazy thing is that this game is really an absurd value.

Zipping through space, catching fireflies, snowballs, and the sight of glorious stars. Increase difficulty for more zaniness and unpredictability.

Adjusting to Frog on Ice's somewhat unorthodox control scheme (and rather unfriendly progress saving) takes some effort, but it still manages to entertain.

So, if music, solar systems, and swiping around fingers in search of little pick-me-ups can be considered an amusing distraction, Starbloom would be among the champions of the genre. It is such a pleasant experience overall that it can easily be pulled out whenever there is need of a calm moment.

A high quality shooter. There is no nonsense and it's all about making things explode. It has nice graphics and simple controls that don't require much thinking for all those casual gamers out there. Despite the repetitive gameplay, I think the game still has a lot to offer and has plenty of playable content to enjoy.

While the inclusion of a pass-and-play option is nice, it's fairly pointless when the game needs an online connection to simply start up. Still, once a game (or several) is going it can be plenty of fun. Especially earning the ticket pot after coming in first.

It can be rather frustrating when enemies decide to attack the base in consecutive waves, barely offering enough time to take stock and equip new gear, let alone start repairs, but thankfully losing only hurts the bank account.

The gameplay is straightforward and provides enough challenge to get me frustrated but equally as happy once I completed a level. Puzzle enthusiasts will definitely want to give this one a shot.

The story, awkward though it might be at times, should be plenty of reason for fans of crime dramas or tales of prison escapes to take notice of 21 Days.

The bulk of Towers & Dungeons' appeal lies in its visual splendor and fantasy setting. It's not really breaking new ground mechanically, but it does give players plenty of little tasks to do and has plenty of charm to spare. Perhaps a bit too much charm, actually.

puzzlePunch! is further proof that two great tastes really do go great together. It puts such a neat and interesting spin on both fighting games and puzzle games that fans of either genre should check it out.

While FLASHOUT 3D may not be the second coming of futuristic racers on the platform, it goes a long way towards bridging the gap between big name franchises on the consoles and mobile offerings.

It's always tough to score such retro collections because no matter how it's presented, these are 30 year old games. They're done well though and realistically. There might be a few bugs and glitches to be found, but it's still an excellent way of rounding up an important part of gaming history.

In short doses, it's quite pleasant but it lacks the longevity of the game it's so keen to ape.

Writer Rumble does something really unique with word games, and it does live online multiplayer right, by making it an integral part of the game and making it easy to find matches.